Natural Calico Fabric 240cm wide x 5 mt bolt

Fed Up with
Sewing Your Own clothes But they still don't fit? Sick of Wasting Time & Fabric on Failed Projects
?
Discover the Secret of How the pros do it.

Top Quality, Wide-Width Calico is Hard to Find

~ Order by the bolt .... andSave ~

..... this is a 5 metre bolt,
..... 2400 mm in Width (or 94.5" inches)
..... that's 240 cm - twice as wide as most dress fabric..... you get a usable, un-cut length with FULL width
..... better than paying by the meter
..... you order it by the bolt, for
BEST Value

*NOTE: This Calico is double folded in WIDTH and then rolled on the bolt to make the bolt size compact - so it is 4
laters thick when you unroll.

If you're looking at calico in bulk, chances are...

You're learning pattern making / fashion design, and need some for class.

You've been struggling with getting the right fit from sewing patterns.

You're sick & tired of wasting money on good fabric when patterns don't produce results like the pictures on the
envelops!

Feeling frustrated because you can't get the right fit from store-bought sewing patterns? You're not alone...

"I've never had any success with using sewing patterns straight out of the pack, so now I always make a toile /
mock up garment and go through lots of calico.

This is a good quality medium weight calico. For the price this fabric is well worth it - NOT thin & flimsy
like the cheaper stuff.

I recently made a toile for my corset which needed to be firm and able to hold its shape - the toile in this calico
worked out really well and my corset turned out amazing!

This calico handles like a dream, smooth to touch and very easy to sew. My order arrived very fast and I would highly
recommend this seller."

- Grace, a Happy Customer

Most of us have expereienced this - you go through the trouble of making your own clothes from sewing patterns - expect
them to fit like a glove.

But that often doesn't work out in reality...

Ask anybody who sews.....

There's
NOTHING more annoyingthan having to unpick & tweak garmet you've just spent ages to make - because it didn't fit out of the packet....

Not to mention the time & fabric you've wasted!Grrrr...

What if there's a way to ensure a
perfect fit - before cutting into your "good" fabric?

No more
"damn" moments when you realise you're better off startng again, andNEVER have to tweak or unpick - ever again?

Often the hard part is to come up with exactly the right method that works for you.

Of course, there is no shortcut to become an accomplished dressmaker...

But the first step in creating professional result is knowing the correct method and having the right material on hand.

"Love this calico. It is so versatile and the price is excellent.

I'm using it for making toile / test sample garments, which can be quite a challenge because of my ambitious designs,
yet it copes fine!

It has a sturdy feel, like good calico should, and doesn't have a particular roughness or abrasiveness about it.

I like the extra wide width and love that it came in one continuous piece, with smooth, non-puckering selvages.
It also does not fray as much as cheaper / lower quality stuff I've tried before.

In fact, the quality of the fabric is excellent and the cream colour is perfect. This is the second order I have
made as the I was so impressed with the previous order. It arrived quickly too. Definitely recommended."

- Lucy, a Happy Customer

The Secret of solving pattern fitting headaches is starting the "Proper" way - is to simply make a Test Garment
first.

That's where
Calico comes in. You'll see why...

Simply cut the pattern out in calico and whizz it up with big stitches. So you can try this thing on to make sure it
fits you.

"I just love how wide this calico is, compare to others.

Excellent quality at a great price - works out to be half the price of my local fabric shop because I get so much
out of this bolt!

I think the weight is lovely, great for making toiles for my medieval dress and other costumes.

You get plenty for your money. Would order again."

- Kath, a Happy Customer

Here's a little bit of insider information...

Having worked for a decade or so behind the scene in the clothing industry, I was formally trained as a Fashion Designer
- and later spent
10 years teaching others the joy of sewing. I like to share insider tricks, and I believe in doing things properly.

Now, let me share a little-known secret from behind the scene...

The real difference is in the method - before we even start drafting sewing patterns.

When we started fashion design at uni, one of the first thing we learnt is that
EVERYTHING begins with a basic block (also known as a "pattern sloper"
in North America).

These blocks serve as blank canvas - a starting point to turn our illustrations into REAL garments, so we begin drafting
flat patterns on paper.

But...

How Do You Know IF Your Design would work on an actual body? Would it fit? Would it be flattering?

The only way to know is to TEST it -
by making a "toile" first
- a test sample garment in a plain, inexpensive material that has enough body and able to withstand a reasonable amount of
handling. Calico is most ideal for this.

By making your
first prototype in Calico gives you a chance to test the pattern, the fit, the design lines and proportion
without ruining expensive fabrics, and also means that the design can be viewed in it’s purest form before
print and colour distract away from any possible construction issues.

That means while making a sample garment in calico seems to be an extra step, it actually
saves time AND effort - with consistent, professional results.

Even the most iconic couturiers in the world still use this method everyday.

Here - watch the master artisan in action at Christian Dior:
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Not just for high-end fashions - this step is
even more important for everyday fitting.

When I make garments for myself, because I'm one of many that fall between sizes and have different sizes on chest
/ waist / hips, there is ALWAYS a need to adjust store-bought patterns.

To avoid headaches of wasted time and fabric, I draft the pattern first, adding any design elements, then whizz
up a sample garment in calico, and try it on.

Any fitting issues will be picked up and ironed out at this point, and I'll simply adjust my pattern before cutting
into my final fabric.
Happy days!

And
this is how things are done in the
real world
- because fashion designers and patternmakers simply don't have time for stuffing around with patterns - and they certainly
cannot afford to produce poorly fitted garments.

That's why every design house and proper dressmakers keep calico on hand for toiles!

So this is the method I
actually use myself- along with other pros
.
Now You Can, too.

Start creating your garments the RIGHT way. Give it a Try Now.

Let's Talk About Calico....

They aren't all the same. Good qualty calico is a joy to work with...

And getting calico in bulk is definitely the way to go - because there's nothing more annoying than running out
in the middle of your sewing session. Right?

Keen to Give it a go yourself? Simply Add Some to Cart Now.

"Excellent quality fabric, I would go so far as to say the best value calico fabric I have bought for many years,
for this kind of quality and price I will be back for more regularly.

I like the idea of buying bulk so I have enough on hand for my project, as I don't like to run out half way through.

The extra wide width really makes it cheaper than I could buy locally - this alone is worth my while for ordering
online."

See - most dress fabric is 120cm in width, so this bolt would give you
TWICE as much fabric to play with - in comparison to your "good" fabric that you're planning to use.

Besides, ording by the bolt gives you
ONE continuous length for any project you have in mind. That's enough to make quite a few garments!

Fact: Most Other Cheap Calico are only 90 cm - very narrow.

Our calico is specifically
made wider than most fabric - at 240 cm. This gives you the most amount of usable width without adding excessive
meterage and cost.

Remember - because your dress fabric are 120cm wide, having a cheap, narrow 90cm width just means you often end
up short, and having to make last minute store runs in the middle of your project, defeating any benefit of saving
time and efforts!

Instead, get the
RIGHT amount in the first place so you can sew to your hearts content :-)

Tempted? Why Not Get Some Now.

"Good quality calico with the proper cotton smell I remember from my college days!

It's quite decent weight and looks good. I am using it for dressmaking toiles and also bunting and bias binding.
It cuts well and sews well.

Good enough for patchwork quilting too - though you might want to prewash it first in case there's shrinkage -
I haven't tried it yet.

So far, very pleased and would buy again."

- Fran, a Happy Customer

So, what exactly is a "Toile"?

A ‘toile’ (pronounced ‘twahl’) is basically a mock-up garment made in calico. It's a practice
version of the garment you plan to sew.

See the 2nd Definition below:

Known as "muslin" in North America, "Toile" is the term used mainly in the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

In this context, it refers to a prototype version of your garment made with the intention to check your pattern
- and make any alteration to improve the fit - before cutting into your good fabric.

Toiles can be whipped up quickly - there is no need to finish them like you would with actual garment.

You don't have to overlock the edges or anything, and you don't need to hem them either - because it's a mock-up
to be whipped up quickly, and not a garment you would wash or wear. Making them in
calico makes this excercise
easy and
inexpensive - with
accurate results.

You can often omit parts of the pattern that don't relate to the fit - such as collars and pockets.

In fact, the only reason you
would
includ them is to check their proportion or position, and whether they work well with your overall design. You also don’t
need to add elements like linings or facings to a toile either, which means
sewing up a toile in calico takes no time at all.

Remember - you only have ONE shot at your beautiful fabric. If you get it wrong, it can be very wrong, very time-consuming
to fix, and very expensive.

So -
why wouldn't you test out your pattern in calico first?!

Ready to Make Your Toile for a Perfect Fit? Get Yourself Some Calico Now.

So, How Does this Calico Help?

The purpose of making a toile or mock-up garment is so that you can improve your sewing pattern to make it perfect.
Right?

That means you need to have a reliable way to capture your fitting information in 3D, and transfer all the markings
and adjustments precisely onto your flat pattern in 2D.

Calico is your ideal matierial choice for toile because:

Calico is easy to cut and quick to sew.

Good quality calico can withstand a lot of manipulation and still keep its shape.

Any marking you make can easily be transferred back to your paper pattern.

You can even use your calico toile directly as pattern pieces for cutting out.

Calico is budget-friendly - and you get
better value by the bolt!

I know it may seem like a pain in the neck to make a toile when you’re itching to get on with sewing your
dress for real, but having a mock-up to check thing over will
save you time, money and frustration in the long run, and you can avoid wasting your expensive fabric from
failed attempts and unpicking.

Isn't Your Sanity Worth this Easy Extra Step?

"Perfect fabric for making a toile for a wedding dress project I have - and I'm so glad I did because we've avoided
a lot of fitting issues!

This calico is a nice quality fabric at a value price - much better than I expected. You get a lot of value out
of this bolt because of the extra wide width - it was especially useful because the wedding dress had large pattern
pieces, and we didn't have to patch the calico or anything.

Overall, very happy. Good delivery service from seller. Would buy again for next project."

- Lyn, a Happy Customer

Ready to Get Started? Add to Cart & Try it Now.

So, you ask...

Do you
always make a Toile? Is there any reason why you wouldn't?

Here, let Aneka from "Made to Sew" explain when she would or wouldn't make a toile:
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Regardless what sort of garments you make - from a day dress to a three-piece suit, to a grand ball gown -
the more attention you pay to fitting, the less trouble your garment will be.

That means you can enjoy sewing the garment up, knowing there will be NO annoying issues like gaping neckline or
armholes....

Believe me - it's much harder to fix anything when the garment is fully finished.

Sure - you
could test your pattern pieces first.

But working with flimsy tissue paper is not easy..... let alone cutting them out and then trying to pin them on
your dress form!

You might also find that
tissue paper is so fragile
- that means it's really
not
ideal for moulding on the dress form. Any attempt to pin them might just rip the pattern to pieces... and forget about trying
to write on them - it's mission impossible.

And,
if your pattern pieces get damaged to begin with, how on earth are you meant to continue with therest of
the project - without an accurate pattern to work with...?

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